There is nothing worse than having to spend that Saturday night alone, curled up on the sofa watching nothing on the television. Yes, single life can be dull and soul-destroying, can't it! All your friends have dates or are part of a couple, but you just cannot find that special someone who makes your stomach do somersaults and gives you that tingling feeling.

Why not try the singles personals ads? 'That's for losers' I hear you cry, but it is a fact that many, many people find their perfect partner through a personal advertisement. Whether you are 22 or 62, your perfect mate could be waiting for you at the other end of the telephone or on the internet!

Many people feel embarrassed at the thought of having to place a singles advertisement in order to find friends or someone to date. Nowadays, it is actually a great way to find such a person and there is no need to feel embarrassed anymore. It is a fact that dating and personal websites have millions of members worldwide. Think how many advertisements you have seen for dating services and websites dedicated to finding you that perfect partner! There are numerous singles personals and dating websites for you to join now to start building a relationship with that person who could turn out be the love of your life.

If you do decide to try a singles and personals website they will make sure that they search their database of potential candidates to find as many compatible (and prospective) partners for you. Many will include a compatibility test to make sure that the people you link up with will share the same or similar interests and opinions as you do. Once you have potential partners lined up, all you have to do to start that connection is to talk- nothing else. You can take your time and set a pace that you are comfortable with. Once you have been communicating for a while, you may decide that it is time to talk to each other via a phone call or to meet up for a date.

Again, this does not have to be a daunting experience. You can choose to meet somewhere public and during the day if this will mean that you are comfortable, relaxed and able to enjoy yourself! Just remember that the other person is interested in YOU for being YOU and you do not have to put on a show. After some time has passed it is plausible that you will fall in love with the person and vice versa- perfect!

Of course, you can still place your own advertisement in your local press; many publications have a singles personals section. This may mean it will take a bit longer to separate the wheat from the chaff but the end result could mean spending the rest of your life with that special someone.

So, after all this, do you still think that singles personals are for losers and can you afford not to at least give it a try?